Politics

15 November, 2026 / 19:32

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Elections in Gagauzia: about 25 per cent of voters cast ballots by 15:00

About 32,000 people by 15:00 had participated in the elections for the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia and for the position of Governor (Bashkan) of the region. The figure represents 24.67 per cent of those registered on the electoral rolls.

According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), for the elections to be declared valid, at least one-quarter of the voters registered on the electoral rolls must participate.

The highest voter turnout was recorded in the Bugeac electoral district No. 15, where 572 voters cast their ballots, representing 41.94%. Turnout exceeding 30 per cent was recorded in the following electoral districts: Etulia No. 20, Ferapontievca No. 21, Carbalia No. 23, Cazaclia No. 24 and Cotovscoe No. 32. At the opposite end was the Baurci electoral district No. 12, with 1,221 voters participating, representing 17.70 per cent.

Until 21:00, the multifunctional centres of the Public Services Agency in Comrat, Vulcanesti and Ceadar-Lunga are issuing temporary identity cards free of charge and handing over manufactured identity documents to facilitate the participation of voters from the region in the elections.

Today, elections are being held in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia for seats in the People’s Assembly and for the position of governor of the region. A total of 132 candidates are registered for the 35 seats in the People’s Assembly, while eight people are running for governor. Polling stations are open as of 7:00 till 21:00.

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